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  Three facing charges in Conestoga Mall robbery, one suspect fled in stolen vehicle

  Police say they’ve arrested three people and one person was taken to hospital following an armed robbery at Conestoga Mall on Thursday. 5

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  OPP charge truck driver after flying ice hits vehicle on Highway 401

  Ontario Provincial Police are once again reminding drivers to clear the snow and ice off of their vehicles before they head out onto the road.

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  Marit Stiles set to officially take over as Ontario NDP leader

  Marit Stiles is expected to be confirmed as the new leader of the Ontario NDP today.

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  WRPS release security images after string of store robberies in Kitchener

  Waterloo regional police issued a robbery warning Thursday evening after they said two convenience stores and a restaurant in Kitchener were robbed within a 30 minute span. 2

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  'If it existed, my dad had it': Guelph woman inherits historic baseball collection with more than 31,000 cards

  A Guelph woman is looking for the right buyer for her dad's 31,404 baseball card collection of the Montreal Expos. 1

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  One in four Canadian cancer patients still experiencing cancelled appointments: survey

  In the field of cancer treatment, nothing is more important than diagnosing and treating the problem as quickly as possible — but according to new survey data, about one in four Canadian cancer patients report that they are still experiencing cancelled or postponed appointments. 1

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  Kitchener Rangers host their Highway 7 rivals at the Aud

  The Kitchener Rangers faced off against the Guelph Storm Friday night at the Aud.

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  Five homicides in 2022 involved domestic violence, say WRPS

  Waterloo regional police say five of the six homicides they investigated in 2022 involved violence between family members or intimate partners. 1

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  Cities urge residents to report coyote sightings

  Coyote sightings are not unusual, but some Ontario communities are asking residents to report them as mating season gets underway. Here's what to do if you spot an animal near your neighbourhood. 2

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  New exhibit at Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery embraces imperfection

  A new exhibit at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery in Kitchener celebrates the traditional art of kintsugi.

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  Local hospices selling goodie bags to help families create unique keepsakes

  Two local hospices are selling festive goodie bags with the proceeds going towards a program that creates lasting memories for families before their loved one passes. 1

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  Man facing charges after allegedly stealing a total of $500,000 from 16 victims

  Waterloo regional police have charged a 36-year-old from outside of the region in connection to alleged fraudulent activities that resulted in 16 people losing a combined $500,000

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  Grim discovery prompts 'active police investigation' in Woodstock

  The public is being asked to avoid the area of Sixth Avenue in Woodstock, Ont. on Friday afternoon due to an “active police investigation” following a grim discovery made by police. 1

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  Warming centre hours extended as extreme cold sweeps through region

  Waterloo Region residents are braving the elements as a blast of cold Arctic air sweeps through much of southwestern Ontario. 2

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  Monthly home sales continue to hover near decade lows

  The number of homes sold in January across Waterloo Region was “exceptionally low” with the region seeing a 41.9 per cent decrease in sales compared to January 2022.

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  Heating issue closes Cambridge school for the day

  As a blast of cold Arctic air moves through Waterloo Region, a public school in Cambridge is closing its doors on Friday due to a heating issue.

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  Cambridge woman arrested after allegedly assaulting Uber driver, passenger

  A 35-year-old Cambridge woman has been charged after she allegedly assaulted both a passenger and driver while taking an Uber, according to the Guelph Police Service (GPS).

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  One person extricated from vehicle after collision in Woodstock

  The Woodstock Fire Department said one person was trapped in their vehicle and had to be extricated after a two-vehicle collision Thursday evening.

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  Man faces weapon charges after incident at Kitchener health centre

  Waterloo regional police arrested a man with a weapon in connection to an incident at a health centre in Kitchener.

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  Property tax set to increase in Kitchener following council’s budget approval

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  'Time to move on': Reaction as Udo Haan found not criminally responsible for wife’s death, house explosion

  A Kitchener man, who was charged with killing his wife and then blowing up their home in 2018, has been found not criminally responsible. 1

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  Extreme cold and snow squall warnings for Waterloo region and surrounding areas

  A blast of cold Arctic air is expected to reach southern Ontario Thursday night paired with possible heavy blowing snow, according to Environment Canada.

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  $5M Lotto 6/49 ticket sold in Kitchener

  If you purchased a Lotto 6/49 Classic Draw ticket for Feb. 1 in Kitchener, you could be $5 million richer. 1

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  Kitchener restaurant says it’s owed $11,000 from Uber Eats

  A Kitchener restaurant says it will no longer be offering delivery through Uber Eats because the company owes them $11,000 in payments dating back to Jan. 10. 1

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  COVID-19 subvariant 'Kraken' arrives in Waterloo-Wellington

  The newest subvariant of the COVID-19 virus has now been detected in Waterloo Region and Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph. 2

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  Potential homebuyers hope patience pays off as they wait for housing market to cool down

  Some home buyers may be waiting for the market too cool off, but one Guelph broker says there's still strong demand for lower range properties. 1

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  Wiarton Willie predicts an early spring on Groundhog Day

  Wiarton Willie made his prediction his spring prediction Thursday morning at 8:07 a.m. The groundhog did not see his shadow, meaning we could get an early spring. 7

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  OPP investigating two-vehicle crash south of Brantford

  Ontario Provincial Police say two people have minor injuries after a crash Thursday south of Brantford.